November 18, 2024
Gabon approves law allowing junta leader to contest elections
An overwhelming majority of Gabonese people have voted for a new constitution, military authorities say, in a move that marks a new phase for the country following last year’s coup. Provisional results showed 92% of voters backed the new constitution, according to the country’s electoral body. The outcome sets the stage for a transition to […]
Tottenham Midfielder Bentancur Handed Seven-Game Ban Over Racist Remarks
Rodrigo Bentancur has been handed a seven-game ban and a £100,000 fine by an independent regulatory commission following his racist comments about Son Heung-min during pre-season. The FA statement on Monday said: “An independent regulatory commission has imposed a seven-match suspension and £100,000 fine on Rodrigo Bentancur for a breach of FA Rule E3 in […]
FULL LIST: 10 world’s most-watched sporting moments in history
Sport has an unparalleled ability to unite people, transcending borders, languages, and cultures. From thrilling football matches to breathtaking Olympic spectacles, sporting events captivate audiences worldwide, creating moments of shared excitement and wonder. Whether during the chill of January or the vibrant summer months, the global calendar is filled with events that keep fans glued […]
Man Dies After Falling Into Well In Kano
A 60-year-old man, Sabi’u Yusha’u has lost his life after he fell into an abandoned well at the CBN Quarters along Hadejia Road in Kano. Confirming the incident, the Kano State Fire Service stated that they received a distress call at about 10:35 p.m. from one of their personnel, PFS II Sabo Wada Abdullahi. Public […]
Husband Seeks Justice After ATBU Lecturer Harassed Wife
The husband of an Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi (ATBU) student, Jafaru Buba, has called on the institution to investigate allegations of sexual harassment against a lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering of the university. Buba, speaking to journalists in Bauchi, disclosed that his lawyers had filed a petition against the lecturer with the […]
Ondo poll: LP candidate blames Obi, NLC for defeat
The reinstated Labour Party governorship candidate in Ondo State, Ayodele Olorunfemi, has bemoaned his failure to win Saturday’s election, blaming former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and the Nigeria Labour Congress for his predicament. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the ruling All Progressives Congress was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission after sweeping […]
‘I’m wife material’ – DJ Cuppy
Nigerian disk jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has declared herself a “wife material.” Sharing a picture of herself doing laundry, DJ Cuppy praised herself, saying she’s hardworking and loving. In the X caption, she wrote, “Wifey material: doing laundry and trying not to break hearts at the same time.” The 32-year-old music […]
34 killed in Israeli airstrike on residential building in Northern Gaza
An Israeli airstrike on a five-story residential building in Beit Lahia, located in northern Gaza, has killed at least 34 people, including women and children, according to local civil defense officials. The bombing flattened the building, leaving a pile of rubble where it once stood. Dozens of people are feared to still be trapped under […]
83-year-old retired Australian broadcaster charged with sex offences
Famed Australian broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones was charged Monday with a string of alleged historical sex crimes, police said, after an investigation into the conservative radio shock jock. The 83-year-old is a household name across Australia and for years held immense sway through his top-rating radio talk show. In a colourful career, […]
Tax reform bill: Nigerian lawmakers announce interactive session
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has announced that it will hold an interactive session on Monday to discuss President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tax reform bills. Akin Rotimi, Spokesman of the House of Representatives, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to him, the interactive session is requisite to seek clarifications and understanding from Nigerians and […]